Calvin McKinley Price, Jr 

Calvin McKinley Price, Jr. was born February 17, 1957 in Kingsport, TN. to the late JoAnn and Calvin M. Price, Sr. He severed his country in the U.S. Navy. Kenny was a member of Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church having severed as the vice president of the Men's Ministry. He was an active member of the West Virginia and East Tennessee Council and he served as the assistant secretary of the Men's Ministry and in addition he was a member of the Council's Security Team.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Nellie Price and his maternal grandparents, Conlee and Monnie Maxwell. He is survived by his 4 children; Calvin "Tra" Price III, Ms.Victoria Price, Ms. Isabella Price, and Ms. Tammy Wolfe; his wife of 14 years, Ms. Lavonda Harris Price; 2 grandchildren; Josh and Tyler, all of Kingsport,TN. 4 sisters; Ms. Valerie Shivers, Ms. Leslie (Clifton) Carpenter, Ms. JoRita Ferguson, Ms. Melissa ( Richard Sr) Williams all from Church Hill, TN. 2 brothers; Victor ( Gretta) Simon of Nashville, TN and Calvin Price of Dallas, TX. 4 aunts; Ms. Ola Beatrice Rogers of Gate City, Va. Ms. Minnie Cox, Church Hill, TN Ms. Geneva Ross, Washington DC, And Ms. Mary Louise Courtney of Kingsport, TN 2 uncles; Richard ( Rochelle) Maxwell and Wallace Ross Jr. of Gate City, VA. Special friends Ms. Becky Hawk and Mr. Bill Powers and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Mr. Calvin McKinley Price, Jr. will be conducted Monday February 6, 2012 at 1:00pm from Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church 386 Dunbar St. Kingsport, TN. with Dr. Lester Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the hour of service. Burial to follow at the VA National Cemetery, Mt. Home TN.

Mr. Alec Christian Worley

Ms. Mariah Deona Maxwell

Funeral services will be conducted from Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver St. Friday, December 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Ricardo Dorcean officiating. Visitation from 11am until time of service, interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary A. Duff

Mrs. Mary A. Duff, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Bristol Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, TN after a brief illness. She retired from Raytheon Company and was an active and faithful member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Elmer Isom and Mrs. Vernie Isom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Riley and 3 brothers and 1 sister, Rufus Isom, Dale Isom, Wayne Isom and Anna Mae Kyle.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Duff, Sr.; 2 sons and 3 daughters, William (Willie) Isom, Margaret Diggs (Willie), Sandra Claytor (Mike), Garland (Joe) Riley, and Angela Wilford (Harris); 2 step-daughters and 4 step-sons, Sheila Brown (Greg), Charles Duff, Jr., John Duff, Robert Duff (Ann), Donald Duff (Lee Ann), and Caroline Duff;  2 special daughters-in-law, Claudine Duff and Charlotte Duff;  2 brothers and 1 sister, Eugene Isom, Bill Isom (Pat) and Susie Tate (Ben); 8 grandchildren, Wendell Pope, Max Mitchell, Marlena Pope, Alicia Ross, Jayda Wilford, Justin Wilford, William Patrick Isom, Lashon Crawley; 3 great grandchildren, Alexis Pope, Jared Mitchell, Meredith Mitchell and a host of step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary A. Duff will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church 302 Euclid Avenue. Bristol, VA with Father Tim Keeney, officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:30 till the hour of service. The committal and Entombment service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Mountain View Mausoleum.

Mrs. Rose Mae Gomez

Mr. Richard Lee Henderson

Mr. Richard Lee Henderson, 63, departed this life on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Cumberland Manor Nursing Home Ctr. Nashville, TN. Mr. Henderson was a native of Bristol, TN,, was born on December 4, 1947, the youngest son of Forrest U. Henderson and Ruth McAdams Henderson. Richard was a member of John Wesley Methodist Church in Bristol. After graduating from Bristol Tennessee High School, he moved to Nashville, TN and attended Tennessee State University, becoming a great supporter of the University. He was employed at Bridgestone of America for 30 years, where he retired in November, 2005. Richard led a very active life, becoming a scuba diver and a member of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, the Tennessee Association of Black Scuba Divers, and becoming a Certified Master Diver. The experience took him and fellow divers to many parts of the world, including The Hawaiian Islands, The Virgin Islands, Curacao, and various Caribbean Islands.

Richard leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Ruth McAdams Henderson; brother, Terry Henderson; nephews, David Coffey, Kareem and Michael Henderson; nieces, Kimberly Coffee, Michell Craighead, many other relatives, devoted friends at Bridgestone of America, and Al Smith and Craig Daniels.

Funeral Services for Mr. Richard Lee Henderson will be conducted at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 311 Lee St., Bristol, VA 24201 on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Kariuki, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. till the hour of service. The internment service will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

The family wishes to give thanks for all the kindness and love expressed in the passing of Richard. He will be missed by all who knew him. Thank You!

Hopewell, Va.

Dr. Thomas M. Law

Dr. Thomas M. Law, Chester, Va was born September 23, 1925 in Bristol, Va. to the late Thomas Keen Law and the late Rebecca Ellen Davis-Law.  He was the youngest of four children.  Dr. Law Died on November 5, 2011 at the John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, Va after several Months of illness.

He was preceded in death by three siblings, John Law, Ethel White and Lottie Gray.  Left to mourn his death is his wife of 61 years, Katherine Iris Tillar Law of Chester, Va. and one son Thomas Fenimore Law (Gayle) of Bowie, MD.  Two granddaughters Alyson (DeMarkus) George, and Alana Law of Bowie, MD.  Two great-grandsons, Markus and Gavin George of Bowie, MD.  Dr. Law is also survived by two sister-in-laws, Goldie Jackson and Margie Starkes of Skippers, Va. one brother-in-law, Melvin Tillar (Jessie) of Skippers, VA and numerous nieces, Nephews, relatives and dear friends.

Dr. Law earned his Bachelor’s summa cum laude from Saint Paul’s College, his Master’s Degree from New York University, and his PhD from Cornell University.  He was also awarded Honorary Doctorate degrees in Human Letters from Saint Pau’s College, Lawerenceville, Va and Cuttington University College, Liberia, respectively.  He retired in 2001 as the president of Saint Paul’s College where he had served as their seventh president since 1989.  Before coming to Saint Paul’s College he served from 1982-1989 in various capacities at State University of New York.  Dr. Law was also the President of Virginia State College, Ettrick, Va and while under his leadership he was instrumental in helping Virginia State achieve their university status.  He also served as President at Penn Valley Community College, Kansas City, MO, vice President of Academic Affairs at Washington DC Technical Institute, (now the University of the District of Columbia), Director of the Division of Business, (now Hampton Institute University)

Dr. Law held several memberships and received numerous awards and honors for his work which include Who’s Who in America; Who’s Who in the East, CIAA officials Hall o Fame, United Negro College Fund Fellow and Alpha Phi Alpha Graduate fellow.  He held memberships in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Alpha Kappa Nu Honor Society, Cornell University Council, Southside Va Commission on Business and Education; Advisory Board, Bank of America, Lawrenceville, Va;  Board of Directors, Child’s Nursing Home and Living Resources Corporation.  He also served as a gubernatorial appointee to Virginia’s A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership Board of Trustee, The College Fund/UNCF board of Directors, National Association of Equal Opportunity in Higher Education and Chair of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. 

Dr. Law was a member of the Episcopal Church and attended St. Stephen Episcopal Church, Petersburg, Va until his health declined.  He enjoyed education and life.  He will truly be missed by all of those who loved and knew him.

Services:

Saint Paul’s Memorial Chapel,  Hopewell Va.

Friday November 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm

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Margaret “Peggy” Smith Rogers

Margaret “Peggy” Smith Rogers was born May 10, 1918 in Marion, Virginia to Bessie Campbell of Marion VA., and John Grubb of Wytheville, VA. She was preceded in death by both parents, her first husband Herbert Smith of Marion, VA., her second husband DeWitt Rogers of Statham, GA, and her brother Warren Campbell of Brooklyn, NY.  She departed this life on Wednesday morning November 3, 2011 at her home in Mantua, NJ. 

She is survived by a brother, John “Bandy” Grubb (Mary) of Wytheville, VA, a daughter Ms. Jon Ann “Jonnie” Smith-Laws of Mantua, NJ and a son Herbert Campbell Smith (Nancy) of Meredasea, IL, as well, two step-daughters Nancy Rogers of Bowie, MD and Ida Ferguson of Belle Air, MD.

She is survived by her grandchildren: Kim Stribling (Larry) of Flushing, MI., Karen Goode (Troy) of Staten Island, NY, Lynell Laws (Maria) of Chaddsford, PA.  Margaret often said “The best gift she received” was from her son & his fist wife Mona Smith, her oldest grandson Herbert Gregory Smith of Corona, CA.  Also from Corona are: Sharon Kirkland (Kim), and Monica Hernandez; and Melissa Rose (Ryan) of Rockwall, TX.  She is also survived by four step-grandchildren: Jaquenette Ferguson of Belle Air, MD., Allyson Williams of Greenbelt, MD., David Hyer of Aurora, CO., and Andrew Hyer of St. Louis, MO.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Amber, Elijah and Thaddeus Goode of Staten Island, NY, Ryan & Julia Kirkland, Alyssa Hernandez all of Corona, CA, Sophie Rose of Rockwall, TX, Treasure & Princess Stribling of Flushing, MI; two step-great-grandchildren: Taleah & Travis Williams of Greenbelt, MD.

Margaret was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church, in Bristol VA., holding numerous positions including personal secretaries to Rev. Ragsdale and Rev. Johnson, a member of the choir, a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher and president of numerous positions including PTA of Douglas High School.

Margaret was employed at Monroe, Raytheon and retired from Sears.  Margaret enjoyed hosting “luncheons” for group activities as well as “being a big sister” to her friends as they aged.  Margaret was like a natural magnet to people; she was a friend to many.  She will be missed in Bristol, both Virginia & Tennessee side.  She enjoyed sports, traveling, fine clothing, sending and receiving cards.  She relocated from Bristol Tennessee in 1998 to NJ due to illness and resided there until her death.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Smith Rogers will be conducted from The Lee Street Baptist Church on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 12 Noon with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating. The Internment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service.

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Hollowell

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Hollowell went home to be with the lord on November 3, 2011

She was born to the parents of George and Betty Ramey of Roanoke VA

She leave behide a wonderful husband of 20 years Charles Hollowell JR. and six children,Dominic White, Donavan White,Derrick White,Qwentin White,Charles Hollowell III and Precious

Hollowell to cherish her memory.She was a sister to five sibling,' Chrishopher and (Leticia

White) Sonya' and (Prophet Cherry),George Ramey JR. ,'Demond and (Brittany Ramey)

,'Darnell' and (Crystal Ramey),a grandmother to seven grandchildren, a father in law, Mr. Charles Hollowell, Sr.; 2 sister in laws, Angela Hollowell & Sharon Thierlled, of Memphis, TN and also host of nieces and nephew and friends

Ms. Adrian Ryan Scott

Ms. Adrian Ryan Scott 23, 705 Norfolk Ave Bristol, Va. departed this life Friday October 21, 2011  at her residence.  She was employed as a customer service representative for Office Max Call Center.  She was a graduate of Graham High School, Graham NC.  She was preceded in death by her father Dennis Edward Scott, and Brother Barry Alexander Washington.  Survivors include:  Her Mother, Ms. Teresa Ellen McNeal, one son Trayvion Kayden McCoo, One daughter Kaydence Tai’liyah Scott-McCoo  three brothers Clark Elijah Whitsett, Nathaniel Joe III, Two sisters Ms. Leslie Kaye Scott, Desha Dennise Scott, her paternal grandmother Ms. Alma Hatcher Scott.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm Saturday October 29, 2011 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. William J. Reid officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until the hour of service.  Burial to follow at High Point Cemetery Abingdon, Va. 

Ms. Mary Yvonne Patterson

Ms. Mary Yvonne Patterson departed this life Friday October 21, 2011 at her residence.  She was preceded in death by Her mother  Ms. Emily Aquila Banks, and a son George E. Patterson Jr.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Stephanie Lynn Grantham and husband Jerome Grantham, Frederick MD.  Two brothers William E. Banks Bristol, Va and James Banks and his wife Ms. Sylvia Banks, Bristol, Va and one granddaughter, Ms. Bre’Ana J. Hargrave.  Two nephews William C Alexander Brooklyn MD and James Banks Jr. Bristol, Va

Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday Oct 26, 2011 at 4:00pm at

Harris-Anderson AME Zion Church. The family will receive friends from 3:00pm until the hour of service.  Rev. Irving H. Greene Officiating.

Mrs. Gladys Christine Hoard

Mrs. Gladys Christine Hoard, 75, 223 Carver St., Kingsport, TN departed this life on October 18, 2001 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.


Mrs. Hoard was a member of Central Baptist Church and made her home here in Kingsport for the past 55 years.


Preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William Harold Hoard; daughter Ms. Sandra Hoard; mother, Mrs. Dennie Ford, father, Mr. Ernest Ford, Sr.; brother Mr. Ernest Ford; sisters, Ms. Ann Ford and Ms. Olivia Ford.

Survivors are son, Mr. Howard Hoard and daughter-in-law Rev. Mrs. Pamela Hoard; two daughters, Ms. Patricia A. Hoard, Pennington Gap, VA & Ms. Diane L. Hoard Hogans, Midway Park, NC; three grandsons, Bryant Hogans, Drew Hoard and Justin Hoard; one granddaughter, Malinda Hogans Love; one brother, Mr. Charles Lewis Ford; one sister, Mrs. Rachel Price; devoted in-laws, Mrs. Doretha (Carrol) Charles, Mrs. Phillip (Linda) Hoard; devoted niece and nephew, Linda and Travis Kincaid; devoted friends Ms. Beulah Banner, Ms. Marie Thompson and Ms. Ollie Perry.

Mr. Steven Michael Luis

Mr. Steven Michael Luis, 58, 1862 Kenwood Rd. departed this life on September 1, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father; Anthony Luis, mother; Annette Dupont Luis and his first wife Cathy Luis.

He was a resident of Manchester, NH but has resided in Kingsport, TN for several years.  His hobbies include Guitars, music and antique cars.

Survivors include:  His wife Ms. Cheryl Ann Luis, three sons Robert Moore, Brian Moore and Tracy Luis. One daughter Ms. Laura Johnson two brothers Mike Luis and Dan Luis, one sister Ms. Julie Turner and 5 grandchildren.  Mr. Luis request was to be cremated, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Thomas Preston Jr.

     Mr. Thomas Preston Jr. , 48, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

     He was born on July 26, 1963 in Bristol, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Shirley Ann Preston; brother, Brock Sensabaugh Preston.

     He graduated from Tennessee High School and attended Tennessee Tech University. He was currently enrolled in the adult studies program at King College with plans to create a non-profit organization for children.

   Tom was an avid biker and sports fanatic. He loved Tony Stewart, the Atlanta Braves, and the Washington Redskins.

     He was a lifelong member of Lee Street Baptist Church. He had just begun to work with the Youth Ministry program. He also volunteered at several community organizations.

    He is survived by his father, Mr. Thomas Preston; his God brother, Mr. Derrick Hord; several uncles, aunts, and cousins; special friends, Mr. Dennis Irwin, Mr. Tony and Mrs. Suzie Harkins, Mr. Jeff Eury and several others.

Funeral Service for Mr. Thomas Preston, Jr. will be conducted at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating.  The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service.     Entombment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lee Street Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 1 Mary Street, Bristol, VA 24201.

Mr. James Douglas Logan

Mr. James Douglas Logan, 56, Bristol, TN. departed this life on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after long illness.

Mr. Logan was born in New York, NY and made his home here in Bristol for the past 28 years.

Preceded in death by his father, Mr. Albert Logan; mother, Mrs. Maxine Logan; daughter, Ms. Heather Logan and sister, Ms. Jenise Esther Logan.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cheryl Logan; 2 sons, Thomas J. Logan & Jonathan J. Logan; 2 daughters, Mrs. Kelema (Michael) and Mrs. Dawn Maxine (Walter) Bynum; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 1 brother, Mr. Phillip Clayton Williams; 1 sister, Mrs. Deborah Mathias; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral Services for Mr. James Douglass Logan will be conducted at New Hope Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011 with Rev. William J. Reid, Officiating. The Interment will follow at Meadowview Cemetery, Meadowview, VA.

Mr. Jarrett Allen Hughes

Mr. Jarrett Allen Hughes, 24, departed this life Wednesday August 3, 2011.
Mr. Hughes was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN.
He was preceded in death by grandfather, Mr. Eugene Brice; uncle Mr. Toby Garrett, niece Ms. Amira Russell, cousins, Mr. Christopher Brice, and Ms. Tyonna "Flowers" Brice.
Survivors, mother, Mrs. Charlotte (Eddie) Erwin, Kingsport; father, Daryl Hughes, Sr.; brothers, Tylee (Erica) Henry, Daryl (Kayla) Hughes and Sentel (Ashlee) Brice all of Kingsport, TN.; sister, Monique Henry, Kingsport, TN.

JaI-Lesa Andreyonna Dulaney was born on January 21, 2004. She was a Bright and gifted young lady who was full of life. She loved to look good, she always wanted her hair and nails done.She also loved music, riding her scooter and playingon the playground with her friends, especiall Gunnar Caudill. Jai-Lesa had participated in various events throughout the community with the New Vision youth group. She loved watching Hannah Montana, Justin Beiber, she also enjoyed going to church on Sunday mornings. She will be missed by everyone, but her light will shine through all of those left to mourn her. 

Funeral Service for Ms. Jai-Lesa Andreyonna Dulaney will be conducted from the Central Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 12 Noon with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean, officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service. The interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Annie Bell Smith

Funeral Service for Mrs. Annie Bell Smith will be conducted from New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. William J. Reid, Officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon till the hour of service.The body will Lye in State at 10:00 a.m. till the hour of service

Mr. Dwike(Rusty) McMiller

Mr. Dwike(Rusty) McMiller, 57, departed this life Thursday Morning , July 7, 2011, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mr. McMiller was born in Kingsport, TN. The son of Rev George and Elma McMiller, Sr., who has preceded in death, also sister, Marie, Bothers, George Jr., Joe Allen, Edward Lee, William and James.

Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Nikki Henderson and her husband Q, three grandchildren, Jahyria, JC, Jadah, one sister, Mrs. Shirley Wagstaff, a brother, Marc McMiller, two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Dorothea McMiller,  and Mrs. Wanda McMiller, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service will be conducted from Central Baptist Church, on Monday July 11, 2011 at 1:00pm. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. 

Richard Wayne Lewis aka "D. J. Gramer"

Richard Wayne Lewis a.k.a. “D.J. Gramm”, born October 6, 1970, made his transition on July 5, 2011 after a brief & sudden illness.

He was born in Kingsport, TN to the (late) Clifford A. Lewis and his beloved mother, Sinora H. Lewis, of Kingsport.

He attended John Sevier Middle School and Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he was quite the athlete.  His mother encouraged him to box, run track, play basketball and football, which he excelled at them all.

His passion was his music since the first time he heard and saw Uncle Bug with his band and later Run DMC.

Richie, as we call him, was always listening to music, playing music, and making music.  He was living out his dreams, while studying for his degree at Full Sail University, in Orlando, Florida.  He had come home to visit his first true love – his mother, when he suddenly became ill.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ray C. Horton, Sr.; three uncles, Ray C. Horton, Jr., Calvin Horton, and Raymond “Tee” Tyner; and his grandmothers, Ollie Alexander and Lucy DeBerry.

Left to cherish his memories along with his dear mother are: three sisters, Monica Lewis-Patrick of Detroit, MI, Mena L. Lewis of Clayton, NC, and Octavia P. Brooks of Kingsport, TN; three daughters, Jocelyn R. Cradic, Jasmine N. Lewis, and two-year old, Teesha, all of Kingsport, TN; one son, Justice I. Lewis of Jefferson City, TN; a loving grandmother, Pinkie L. Horton; two aunts, Rev. Dr. Helen Styles (Richard) and Rev. Lillian Tyner; four uncles, Jimmy Horton (Margerie), Rev. Anthony “Tony” Horton, Sr. (Vera), Walter Horton (Debbie), and Howard Horton (Keisha); three grand children, Zymiria Horton, Zaiden Woods, Zakiyah Earnest; four nieces, Jordan A. Patrick, Jada M. Patrick, Jayla E. Brooks, and Janae A. Wilson; one great-nephew, Zemar A. Gray; and lots of loving family and friends.

Mr. James David Burks

Sgt. David McKinley Worley

Sgt. David McKinley Worley departed this life on June 12, 2011 at Duke Hospital after a lengthy illness.  He was the son of Floyd and Virginia Worley.  He was born in Bristol, TN.  January 7, 1951.

Mrs. Eula Leeper

Mrs. Eula Leeper, 75, of 954 Dale St. departed this life Friday morning, at Holston Valley Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Leeper was retired from The Neighborhood Service Center after thirty-four years of service. She was very active in her church serving as a Sunday School teacher, youth director, choir member, and pianist. She loved singing and never passed up an opportunity to lend her voice whenever called upon. Mrs. Leeper was a member of the Douglass Alumni Association and was also very active with Kingsport Senior Citizens.

Mrs. Leeper was preceded in death by her parents, Mrs. Eula Cartwright and Mr. Thomas H. Cartwright; four brothers, Thomas Edward, Robert, Phillip, and Roy; three sisters, Lorraine Lollar, Emogene C. Hankins, and Shirley Gilmore.

Mrs. Leeper is survived by one daughter, Sheila Leeper; two sons Michael (Gerri) Leeper, and Gary (Milita) Leeper; three grandchildren, Tonya Leeper, Stan Coward, and Kadana Coward; five great grandchildren, Brenton Leeper, Terrell Leeper, Noah Davis, Aeriel Coward, and Josh Amos, Jr.; one brother, John (Donna) Cartwright, Sherman Oaks, CA; one sister, Sylvia (Thomas) Bond, McDonough, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

Services for Mrs. Leeper will be held at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church, 812 Maple-Oak Lane, Kingsport, TN on Monday, June 6, 2011, at 2:00p.m. Elder Charles Hawkins will deliver the eulogy. Interment will immediately follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. The family will receive friends from 1:00p.m. until the hour of service.

Obituary of Patrick Henry Robinson, Jr.

PATRICK HENRY ROBINSON, JR., known as “P.H.,” passed from this earthly life and on to eternal life and peace on March, 28, 2011 following a brief illness. He was born on July 6, 1916 in Bristol, VA, and was grateful to God for letting him live for 94 years. He graduated from the old Douglass High School in 1934.

He earned his Funeral Director license in 1948.  In 1953, he entered the Atlanta College of Mortuary Science and graduated in 1954. In 1955, his funeral home was incorporated as Robinson Mortuary located in Bristol, VA. In 1982, he became co-owner of Robinson Funeral Services, Inc., in Kingsport, TN.

His personal and professional motto was: In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6. He grew up in the Lee Street Baptist Church and was a faithful member of the church for 86 years. He trustingly served the church as a deacon and usher, Superintendent of the Sunday School, Chairman of the Trustee Board and Vice President of the Lee Street Community Child Care Center. Other affiliations included: Member of the Jannie Hammitt Home; Organizer and Founder of the Orion Club (President for 5 years); Member of the Macedonia Lodge #85 F&M Masons. Some of his community service included: Member of the Board of Directors of the YMCA; Member of the Kiwanis Club (including Vice-President); Chaplain and life member the Bristol Boys and Girls Club and founding member of its Honors Board. Over the years he has received many awards for his service including: Man of the Year and Volunteer of the Year from the Bristol Boys and Girls Club; the Zella Moore Honor Award; the George Hixson Fellowship Honor and 41 years of perfect attendance award from the Kiwanis Club. In 2003, he was presented the Recognition Award for Long and Dedicated service to the community by the Bristol Virginia City Council.

Throughout his long life, he was a role model, and a beacon of light to all whom he encountered.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Henry and Ida White Robinson, loving wife Bettie Lacy Robinson of 58 years; brother, Charles Frank Robinson and sister, Rosa Etta Hathaway.

Survivors include a son, Dr. Frank Robinson, Sr.; three daughters, Dr. Maisah (Patricia) Robinson-Smith, Atlanta, GA, Dr. Ida Robinson-Backmon, Peoria, Arizona and Ms. Bettina A. Robinson, Douglasville, GA; two sons-in law, Mr. Eugene Backmon and Dr. Antar Smith; sister-in-law, Mrs. Eva Harvey, New York City; devoted friend, Mrs. Jewel Bell; six grandchildren, including Eric Robinson of Bristol, TN, who was close to his heart; eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives.

Mr. John Edwards

Mr. John Edwards, III, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at his home with his family and his loyal companions, his dogs Samson and Eve by his side.

Mr. Edwards was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church, Bristol, VA.  He retired from North East State. John served in the U.S. Navy, he served a tour of duty in Desert Storm and retired from the Naval Reserve. John enjoyed being on the golf course until his health no longer permitted, he also served as President of the Douglass High School Alumni of Bristol, VA.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Jeanette Edwards, father,Mr. John Edwards, Jr., sister, Mrs. Barbara A. Edwards, Grandparents, Mr.  & Mrs. Ben (Eva) Gammon.

John leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory, is survived by: two sons, his devoted caretaker Mr. John (Scotty) Edwards & Mr. William (Billy) Fugate; a special friend and the mother of his children, Mrs. Charlyne Edwards;  aunt, Mrs. Josephine Grudger, Decatur, GA; and a host of other loving relatives and friends; his golfing partners, Mr. Vernon Smith, Rev. James Whiteside and Alex Hall; co-workers of Warriors Path Golf Club. The family also would like to thank Amedysis Hospice for the care and dedicated service they provided for their loved one.

Funeral Service for Mr. John Edwards, III, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 West Mary Street, Bristol, VA, with the Rev. Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the hour of service. The internment will follow at V. A.  National Cemetery, Mt. Home, TN. Military Rites will be conducted by D.A.V. Honor Guard Chapter #40.

Sister Rosetta Marie Gulatte

Sister Rosetta Marie Gulatte, 89 of Kingsport, TN, departed this life at Holston Valley Medical Center, Saturday, March 12, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Mooney Snoddy and Talmon Andrew Snoddy; husband, Willie True Gulatt; a devoted son-in-law, Eugene Hood; sisters, Nannie Kate Lee, Mary Alice Grissom and Lillian Cannon.

She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Linda Jane Hood, Kingsport, TN; son, Andrew (Mary Anne), Greeneville, TN. Grandchildren, Joshua A. Gulatte, Savannah, GA, Willie Andrew Gulatte, McDonald, GA, Rashard Gulatte, Rockingham, NC; step-grandchildren, Mack Wise, Atlanta, GA, Sabrina Gay, Baltimore, MD, Jeffery Almond, McDonald, GA; nieces, Ada Ruth Moultry, Kingsport, TN, Velma (Arthur) Lemon, Atlanta, GA, Valerie Lee McCoy, Greeneville, TN, Carmella R. Lee, Johnson City, TN; nephews, John Robert Lee, Jr., Hollywood, Fl, Lafayette Lee, Greeneville, TN, James (Michelle) Lee Boynton Beach, FL. A host of great nieces and great nephews; special friends and thanks to Mrs. Ollie Perry and the Shiloh Baptist church family.

Mrs. Evelyn L. Dixon

Mrs. Donna Gail Perry

Mrs. Donna Gail Perry, 54, 247 Carver St. Kingsport, TN, departed this life on Thursday, March 10, 2011 after a long illness at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Mr. James Hoard and Mrs. Mildred Hoard. Mrs. Perry was born on January 8, 1957 in Kingsport, TN where she lived all her life.

Mrs. Perry is survived by her husband, Mr. Henry Perry; two daughters, Ms. Selena Perry and Mrs. Michelle Perry; one granddaughter, Ashant Perry; three sisters, Ms. Brenda Wood, Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Janet (Grover) Miller and Ms. Deborah Butts; several nephews and nieces. A special best friend and nephew Mr. Kalid Azizz; closest best friends, Ms. Helen Beatty, Ms. Betty Ann Thomas, Mrs. Glenda Vaughan, Mrs. CeCe Rutledge & Mrs. Tammy Martin and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Mrs. Donna Gail Perry for will be conducted  at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at  Powerful New Life with, Elder Hugh Hale, officiating. The internment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. till the hour of Service.

Mr. Wyndon Gammon

Ms. Ashley Porter

Ms. Ashley Porter departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Lewis- Gale Medical Center after a brief illness. 

Ms. Porter was born in Glade Spring, VA and for the past 4 years she made her home in Roanoke, VA.  Ms. Porter was a member of Mt. Calvary Community Church where she was on the dance praise team.

Survived by her fiancé, Mr. Keith Milliner; father, Mr. Ricky Porter and companion, Ms. Ann Mutter; mother, Mrs. Pat (Walt) Storie; brother, Mr. Leon Porter; two sisters, Amy Jenkins and Gail Whittaker; uncle, Mr. Guy Porter; nieces, Heather, Emily & Clarabeth; nephews, Logan, Cody & Landon; cousins, Ruth Ross and Margaret Hunshell; good friend, Ms. Bethane Johnson, very special friends in Elder & Mrs. Melvin Johnson & Family.

Funeral Service for Ms. Ashley Porter will be conducted from Mt. Calvary Community Church on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Melvin Johnson officiating. The internment will follow at Forest Hill Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Feb. 24, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the church.

Mr. Daniel Richard (Danny) Hall Jr.

Mrs. Rose M. Bunche

Mrs. Rose M. Bunche, 117 Cherrywood Lane departed this life on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born in Memphis, TN, moved to Bristol as a child and made her home here for the past 60 years.

Mrs. Bunche was a faithful member of Lee Street Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school.  She was a member of the deaconess board. She loved singing  for the Lord and was devoted to the Sanctuary Choir and the Women’s Choir.

Mrs. Bunche graduated from Douglass High School in 1957 and attended VI College. She was employed by Douglass School as a secretary under H K. Breedlove and went on to work for Sprint Telephone Company where she retired.

Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Theodore and Mrs. Georgia Thelma Walton,

Survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Mr. Robert L. Bunche; aunts, Mrs. Helen Howard of Memphis, TN and Ms. Josie Dowdy of Chicago, IL; sister-in-Law Betty J. Bunche of Bristol, TN and a host of nieces & nephews.

Friends may call the home of Mr. Robert Bunche at Cherrywood Lane Bristol, TN

Funeral Service for Mrs. Rose Bunche will be conducted on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service. The interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.   

Rev. James Ellis Snapp

Mrs. Tecora Robinson Pace

Graveside services for Mrs. Tecora R. Pace will be conducted on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at Citizens Cemetery.

Mr. Eugene Grimes

Mr. Lawrence C. Jones

Friends may call the home of Mrs. Bulah Banner 1011 Booker Street.  

Mr. Bobby Gene Smith

Mr. Herbert Burton (H.B.) Carter

Mr. Herbert Burton (H.B.) Carter, 88, 823 Maple Street, Bristol, VA.  Departed this life on Friday, December 17, 2010 at James H Quillen V.A. Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN after a brief illness.

Mr. Carter was born in Thorpe, WV. He made his home here in Bristol for several years. Mr. Carter was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Lee Street Baptist Church where he served on the Men’s Usher Board and he retired from Cowan Brothers.

Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Charles and Mrs. Mary Carter; 2 brothers, Mr. Wifred H. Carter and Mr. William E. Carter.

Survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Maria Carter (James “Pete”) Redmon and Mrs. Teresa C. (Thomas) Brown; 3 grandchildren, Robynn Chavez, Teresa Francesconi & Bradley L. Carter; 4 great grandchildren, James Francesconi, Brianne Rhoton, Ally Rhoton & Jalyn Carter; 1 sister, Mrs. Charmie G. Horton; 1 aunt and his special friend, Mrs. Lillie B. Carter.

Funeral Service for Mr. Herbert Burton (H.B.) Carter will be conducted at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating. The interment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery Mountain Home, TN. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service.

Mr. Bobby Lynn Burton

Mr. Bobby Lynn Burton, 68, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 12, 2010. at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 26, 1942 to Jennie and Albert Burton.

Bobby was a Vietnam veteran that truly loved his country.  After discharge from the Army, he worked for Eastman Kodak, where he retired. A member of Vietnam of America, Chapter #979

Bobby truly loved life, traveling in both the US and abroad visiting family and friends.  He was an avid walker, walking three miles a day, danced and visited with his veteran buddies.  He will be truly missed by all the family, friends and strangers whose lives he touched.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Burton; grandmother, Jennie Shields; mother, Jennie Kincaid; stepfather, Franklin Kincaid; and grandparents, Eldridge and Fannie Payne.

He is survived by his son, Bobby Burton, Jr.  (Rogersville); grandson, Axel Burton (Greenwood, Indiana);  Sylvia Wade, loyal companion; Dustin Wade, honorary son (Kingsport);  sisters, Sharon Shade (Warrensburg, Missouri), Kathy Smith and Donna Wheeler(Rogersville), Renee Bethea (Atlanta);  brothers, Franklin Kincaid, Jr. (Morristown), Earl Kincaid (Eagan, Minnesota). He also leaves behind two dedicated aunts, Molly Pope (Rogersville) and Ethel Rogers (Dayton, Ohio) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service for Mr. Bobby Lynn Burton will be conducted at 12 noon on Friday, December 17, 2010 at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Ricardo F. Dorcean Officiating. The interment will follow at Mitchell Crest Cemetery Rogersville, TN.  The Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service.

Ms. Shirley Ann Bond- Rogers

Ms. Shirley Ann Bond- Rogers 74, departed this life on Wednesday, 8, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.  Ms. Rogers was born March 22, 1936.

Shirley was a very happy, family oriented person; she loved to spend time in her garden, and preparing the perfect meal, she was loved by many, and will never be forgotten. She had a very devoted and cohesive family.  She attended Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL for 2yrs. And she retired from Baysmont Asbury Place.

Shirley is preceded in death by her father, Mr. Oscar Bond and daughter, Nadine Rogers.

Survived by her son, Mr. Conrad Bond;mother, Evangelist  Willie Belle Bond;sister,Mrs. Regina (Isiah) Gray; stepchildren, Gregory, Denise, and Dennis (Camilla) Rogers of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren (that she raised) Marcus, Anthony, and Niesha Rogers; great-granddaughter, Ja’maya Fluellen; 5 uncles, Mr. Orvel (Beatrice) Bond, Mr. William Evans, Mr. Hugh Hodge, Mr. John (Members) Bond of Fayetteville, NC and Mr. Escoe Branner of New York, NY; 2 nieces, Mrs. Jacquelyn(Ronnie) Releford and Ms. Nikki Dully; great nieces, Ms. Ronisha Dully and Ja’Necqua Releford; great nephews, Kameron Cox and Ja’Veonn Dully and a host of cousins and friends.

Special friends and affiliations were Ms. Shirley Lollar Patterson, Ms. Gladys Davis Thomas, Ms. Deloris Blye and the Coffee Club (Ms. Mona Sensabaugh and Ms. Iris Rhoton).

Special heart-felt thanks from the Bond-Rogers family to Holston Valley Emergency Room and Wilcox Hall for all of the care, support, and prayers given to Shirley and her family.

Thanks to the many prayers, concerned calls, and visit from the community.

Friends may call the home of Regina & Isiah Gray’s 3412 Stafford St. Kingsport, TN

In Lieu of Flowers  make donation to the Nadine Rogers Foundation at 3412 Stafford St. Kingsport, Tn 37660 in care of Mrs. Regina Gray

Memorial Service for Ms. Shirley Ann Bond- Rogers will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Pierce Chapel A.M.E. Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 with Pastor Joseph Comage, officiating.

Mr. Melvyn D. Shoffner

Mr. Melvyn D. Shoffner, 69, departed this life on Monday evening December 6, 2010 at his residence after a brief illness.

Mr. Shoffner was a native of Bristol, TN. He was a faithful member of Lee Street Baptist Church, The Orion Club and Retired Teachers Association.

Mr. Shoffner was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jean Rogers Shoffner; mother, Mrs. Helen DuLaney Shoffner; father, Mr. Oliver Paul Shoffner, Sr. and brother, Mr. Oliver Paul Shoffner, Jr.

Survivors one aunt, Mrs. Minnie Vesta McNeil, Greensboro, NC; one step-daughter, Gilda Rogers and one step-son, Selwyn Walker; several cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral Service for Mr. Melvyn D. Shoffner will be conducted at 12:00 noon Friday, December 10, 2010 at Lee Street Baptist Church 1 Mary Street with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service. The Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Mr. Fred D. DeLapp

Mr. Fred D. DeLapp, I, 76, 40 South St. departed this life on December 1, 2010 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mr. DeLapp was born in Bristol, VA and maintained his home here after serving his country in the United States Marine Corps and the Army Reserves.

A member of Lee Street Baptist Church and a member of the D.A. V. Honor Guard Chapter #40 Bristol, VA.

Survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary DeLapp; one daughter, Mrs. Camilla (Dwayne) Hill; one son, Mr. Fred D. DeLapp, II; three grandchildren, Daniel D. Hill, Gabrielle Y. Hill & Alexis L. Houseright;  two brothers, Hezekiah DeLapp, III & Mr. Robert DeLapp; two sisters, Mrs. Deborah K. DeLapp Smith & Mrs. Betty Daggs;      

Funeral Service Mr. Fred D. DeLapp will be conducted from Lee Street Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2010 with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. till the hour of service. The internment will be conducted at the V.A. National Cemetery on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The cortege will depart Lee Street Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m. Military Rites will be conducted by D.A.V. Honor Guard Chapter #40.

Mrs. Betty Ruth Beildman Rush

Mrs. Betty Ruth Beildman Rush slipped peacefully into eternal life on Friday, November, 19, 2010 in West Hartford, Connecticut.  Betty was born in Bristol, TN.  on March 19, 1935 to the late William Garfield Beildman and Jennie Florence Dixon Beildman

Betty accepted Christ at an early age and joined Hood Memorial AME Zion Church Bristol, TN. She participated in Sunday School, Various Christian Endeavor and sang in the junior choir.  It was always her hope to be a missionary.

Her formative years were spent in Bristol, TN. where she graduated from Slater High School with honors.  She went on to attend Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC. Where she earned a B.S. degree in education.  While a student there, she participated on the basketball team, choir and was the president of Alpha Kappa Sorority.

Following her graduation, Betty began her teaching career in Petersburg, VA.  Shortly after marring, she moved to Fuquay-Varina, NC where she continued her professional career as a school teacher.  She taught in the Wake County Public School system for 33 years.  While there, she served as the Social Studies Chairperson and the In-School Suspension Coordinator.  She went on to earn her Master Degree from North Carolina Central University in Supervision and leadership.

Upon moving to North Carolina, Betty continued to serve in various roles within the AME Zion Church, including Rush Metropolitan.  During her dedicated service she served as Director of Conference Workers, District Director of Christian Education, Deaconess, Founder and Chairperson of Health Ministry and as a choir member.

Her active involvement in the community included:  Executive Director and board member of Pine Acres Community Center, Registrar of Voters, Centennial Gala Committee, National President of the Beildman, Blevins, Howard, Dixon Family Reunion:  National Negro Women’s Society and NC Retired School Personnel.  She was the 2002 recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. lights of Hope Award and received service awards from the YWCA and the town of Fuquay-Varina.

Betty was deeply devoted to her church, community and family.  She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Mrs. Monica Rush Howard of Kennesaw, GA. And Mrs. Tammy Rush Exum (Earl) of West Harford, CT.  one sister Mrs. Lorean Beildman Henderson, Bristol, TN. one brother Rev. Dr. J. LaVon Kincaid(Bobi) of Pittsburg, PA. five grandchildren,  Hyatt Howard of Haven CT. Kristen Howard of Charlottesville, VA Evan Earl Kyle Edmond and Jonathan Lee Exum of West Harford, CT. 

Mr. George W. Campbell

Mr. Connie Benjamin Harris Swann

Mr. Connie Benjamin Harris Swann, 66, of Clarksville, TN departed this life due to an automobile accident on Monday, October 4, 2010 in Springfield, TN.

Mr. Swann was a graduate of Swift Memorial High School, Rogersville, TN

Mr. Swann was a decorated soldier in the U.S. States Army. He was awarded among other medals the Purple Heart and Silver Star for Valor in Battle while serving in Vietnam.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mrs.  Alfreda Swann; father, Mr. Ben H. Swann, Sr. and mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lucille Looney Swann.

Survived by his 2 sons, Mr. Lonnie Looney, SC and Mr. Benjamin Bellamy Elizabethton, TN; 1 daughter, Mrs. Rhonda Looney Brown Rogersville, TN; 5 grandchildren & 7 great Grandchildren; 2 brothers, Mr. Carl E. Swann, Kingsport & Mr. Vernon L. Swann, Corinth, TX;

3 sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae (William) Hickman, Kingsport, Mrs. Barbara H. Greene, Church Hill, TN & Ms. Marva A. Swann, Nashville, TN; best cousin, Mrs. Margaret Johnson & Devoted friend, Pam (Miss Bones) Swaggerty & Mr. Darnell Holmes and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service for Mr. Swann will be conducted at the chapel of Carter Trent Funeral Home on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. till the hour of service. The interment will be conducted at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mt. Home, TN on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.. The cortege will depart at 8:00 a.m. from Mr. Carl’s Place of business on Lincoln Street.

Mrs. Brenda Lee Collins

Mrs. Brenda Lee Collins, 50, Bays View Ct. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, September 30, 2010 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Jerry Reinhardt

Survivors are: her husband, Mr. Tommy Collins; two loving daughters, Mrs. Jodi Newcomb and Mrs. Melody (Ronald) Mitchell; three precious grandkids, Zachany Gardner, Destiny Miller and Edward Newcomb; mother, Mrs. Shirlee Reinhardt; sister, Mrs. Mary Cozzitarto; niece, Paty Imbordimno and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service for Mrs. Brenda Lee  Collins will be conducted from The Full Gospel Mission Church on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor G. Swagert, officiating.

Mrs. Valerie Charlene Stewart

Mrs. Valerie Charlene Stewart, 50, departed this life on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Stewart was born in Richmond, VA on February 24, 1960, but was a resident of Bristol and Johnson City, TN since 1961.  She was the daughter of Rev. Dr. W.A. Johnson and the late Mrs. Louise W. Johnson.

Survivors includes; her husband, Mr. Robert (Bud) Stewart; daughter, Carolyn (Jeri) Stewart; grandson, Ty’Quan Stewart; granddaughter, Ty”Myra Stewart; father, Rev. Dr. W.A. Johnson; step-mother, Mrs. Carolyn W. Johnson; sisters, Mrs. Deborah Webb, Mrs. Brenda Greene and Mrs. Carolyn Hope- Fersner, Brothers Mr. Michael (Dorothea) Fersner, Mr. Willis (Festus) Johnson, Mr. Jerry Johnson, Mr. Troy Fersner and Mr. Arthur (Michelle) Fersner along with 10 nieces and nephews, 2 aunts and several cousins and friends.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Stewart will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson & Rev. W.J. Reid, Officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. till the hour of service. The internment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN

Friends may visit at the home in Johnson City, TN at 807 N. Boone St. and in Bristol, VA at 232 Avondale Lane.

Mr. Samuel Andrew Austin

Mr. Samuel Andrew Austin, 52, departed this life on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Austin was a very caring and loving person.  Everyone that new him loved him.  He will be greatly missed by all.

Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Kathleen Austin.

Survived by 4 brothers, Mr. John (Stephanie)Austin, Warren (Maria) Austin, Neal (Teresa) Austin and Marshall (Gaudencia) Austin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Jackie (Nick)Avery & Mrs. Sylvia & Rev. William J. Reid; Mrs. Phyllis Baker (companion) several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives.

Funeral Service for Mr. Austin will be conducted on Monday, September 27, 2010 at Lee Street Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. W.A. Johnson, Officiating. The interment will be held at Forrest Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 11:00a.m.. The cortege will depart Lee Street Baptist at 10:15a.m.

Mrs. Anna Lee Wells

Funeral Services for Mrs. Smith will be conducted at Robinson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12 Noon with the family receiving friends from 11:00a.m. till the hour of service with Rev. Robin Arnett, officiating  Interment will follow at Eastern Heights Cemetery, Bristol, TN

Mr. George C. Smith

Mr. George C. Smith, 67, 734 Myrtle St. departed this life on Monday, September 13, 2010 at The Wexford House.

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Mr. Adam Troy Brown

Those we hold most dear never truly leaves us! They live on in the kindness they showed, in the love they shared, and the happiness they brought in our lives.

On Wednesday, September 2, 2010, Our Heavenly Father sent an angel to call into the realm of Glory, our loved one Adam Troy Brown.

Troy accepted Christ at an early age. Troy attended Patrick Henry High School and worked an assortment of jobs. Troy always found great enjoyment in helping others. When not serving others, he enjoyed watching television shows and sporting events.  He was a friend to all.

Troy was preceeded in death by his loving Aunt Marie Brown. He leaves to his cherished memory, daughter Alexis Anna Marie.  Parents, George and Janie Watkins, Fort Washington, Maryland. Two brothers, Brian (Stacy) Watkins, Bowie, Maryland; Ronald (Clairice) Brown, Titusville, Florida. Uncle, Landon (Lucy) Brown, Cleveland, Ohio. Two nieces, Lani and Jessie Watkins, Bowie, Maryland. He also leaves a host of relatives and many, many friends.

Evangelist Deborah Louise Releford

Evangelist Deborah Louise Releford, 53, 412 Dunbar St., departed this life Sunday evening, August 15, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Evangelist Releford was born in Kingsport, TN, and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.  Evangelist Releford was a member of Central Baptist Church and a member of Kingsport Minister Alliance.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kate Releford, father, Bravell Franklin McClintock, sister, Bravene Lee, Grandparents, Richard and Lillie Mae Releford.
Surviving are her brothers, Gary Releford,Knoxville, TN, Andre (Jo Ann) Releford, Blacksburg VA, Giles B. McClintock and William H. (Twinkle) McClintock. Sisters India Releford, Ilesia Anderson and Jackie (Carl) Scott of Kingsport, TN and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends,
 
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Central Baptist Church with funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon with Rev. Dr. Anthony Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at Mitchell Crest Cemetery in Rogersville, TN

Mrs. Dorothy Edna White